Tarrant County launches new online screening process for coronavirus testing
Tarrant County is piloting a new online screening process to determine whether individuals meet the strict criteria for coronavirus testing.
The website, which launched Sunday morning, will begin scheduling appointments as early as Monday. Appointment availability will be very limited during the first week, according to a news release.
Those who qualify for testing based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines will be able to schedule an appointment through the website. Testing will take place in Fort Worth through a partnership with the University of North Texas Health Science Center, the city of Fort Worth and UT Southwestern Medical Center.
More testing sites and increased appointment capacity are expected in the coming weeks.
Online screenings are available in English and Spanish. Anyone who requires assistance in another language can call Tarrant County Public Health at 817-248-6299.
This story was originally published April 26, 2020 at 12:04 PM.